emPOWER Podcast
Engaging the regions through the energy transition
The emPOWER Podcast is tailor-made for the people driving the energy transition on the ground in regional Australia. Hosted by regional community engagement powerhouse Wendy Agar of Engaged Outcomes and proudly supported by The Energy Charter, this first-of-its-kind series delivers:
- Real stakeholders sharing their experiences and perspectives (Voices from the Regions Series)
- Seasoned regional engagement experts sharing tips and tricks (Boots on the Ground Series)
- World class regional experts (Lighthouse Series)
Perfect for anyone committed to supporting and understanding our regional communities, this podcast is your go-to resource for effective, respectful engagement during this pivotal time.
Available on your favourite platform now, or listen below
Podcast host: Wendy Agar
Managing Director
Engaged Outcomes
emPOWER Podcast Episodes
emPOWER Podcast guest speakers
Episode 1: Andrew Dyer
Former Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner
Episode 2: Chris Sounness
Chief Executive Officer
Wimmera Southern Mallee Development
Episode 3: Kelly Parkinson
Risk Communication Specialist
Episode 4: Carly Baker-Burnham
2024 Australian Organic Farmer of the Year
Episode 5: Cathy McGowan
Chair
AgriFutures Australia
Episode 6: Jamahl Waddington
Head of Infrastructure
JLL
Episode 7: Kate Hook
Community Engagement Projects Manager
RE-Alliance
Episode 7: Ali McLean
Project Manager for Economic Development
Hay Shire Council
Episode 8: John Carey
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Stanwell
Episode 9: Janine Young
Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW
Episode 10: Brent Finlay
Farmer and wind turbine host
Episode 11: Mayor Bruce Simpson
New Cherbourg Council
Episode 12: Dr Kieren Moffat
CEO Voconiq
Episode 13: Deputy Mayor Kylie Bourne
Western Downs Regional Council
Episode 14: Nils Hay
CEO of the Mid West Development Commission
Episode 15: Stephanie Sabrinkas
Power Pops Project Manager
Episode 16: Jo Sheppard
Queensland Farmers Federation
Episode 17: Dr Amanda Cahill
CEO at The Next Economy
Episode 17: Dr Gareth Edwards
Visiting Associate Professor at University of East Anglia
Episode 18: Sabiene Heindl
CEO, The Energy Charter
Episode 18: Tom Everitt
TDC Services
Episode 19: Tony Mahar
Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner
Episode 20: Karin Stark
Director, Farm Renewables Consulting
Episode 20: Andrew Bomm
CEO, Network Hoist
Episode 21: Tony Wolfe
Gippsland Climate Change Network
Episode 22: Joanna Stevens
Premier Strategy
Episode 23: Matthew Charles-Jones
Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY)
Episode 23: Matt Grogan
Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY)
Episode 24: Karen Cain
International researcher and advisor on the energy transition
Episode 25: Chris O’Keefe
National Spokesperson for the Clean Energy Council
Episode 26: Michael Katz
CEO of RELA Australia
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